Day 2 Featured Riders

How did you two get interested in participating in this year’s Katy
Ride?Karen: Well, this is our third year doing the
trail and on last year’s ride, we met each other and started riding together
around Kansas City.

What do you like most about the Katy
Ride?Sarah: We really like the camaraderie of all
the riders, the state park people, and everyone involved. The limited size of
the group really allows you to get to know everybody and the chance to make new
friends.

Karen: It’s just a great way to meet people. When you set up
camp after a day of riding, you always seem to get to know who you are camping
beside.

Is everything going the way you expect
it?Sarah: The weather last night was a little
crazy but nothing compared to last year’s flood in Mokane.

What are you looking forward to during the rest of the
trip?Karen: More of the same really, riding well,
meeting people and decent weather. I’m looking forward to visiting Rocheport
again. It’s always really nice.

What has excited you the most after two days on the
trail?Sarah: Today we stopped for a little bit in
Mokane and the people were just great.

Karen: That’s one of the most fun things about the trail,
how the people in the small towns welcome us with open arms. Every town along
the trail has treated us so well and gives us so much support.

Is there anything you would tell people thinking about riding next
year’s Katy Trail Ride?Sarah: To expect any
condition possible. The weather in Missouri is so unpredictable you have to be
very flexible.

Karen: The trail ride is possible for even the beginning
rider, but they just have to come prepared and have a good attitude.